Courage & Faith

This is a pretty stemmed flower card using the- 

#161500- Courage & Faith stamp set= $26.00- pg. 72.

This verse is one of favorites!

 

 Notice how I shadow stamped flower in the background! 

.#160571- Petal Park= $23.00- pg. 37

And don't you love the pretty DSP!

#161192- Masterfully Made DSP= $12.50- pg. 132.

This DSP looks distressed with the typed wording, leaves, etc. in it!

Cool huh!

To the stem I added the smallest flower from the

#160576- Petal Park Builder Punch=$22.00- pg. 149.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Courage & Faith' (words/leaves); 'Petal Park'- flower clusters in background

card stock:

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Basic Black- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
• Basic Black- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Fresh Freesia- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Fresh Freesia- 1" strip- punch out little flowers using the Petal Park Builder Punch
  
• Basic White- 3 x 3"- stamp words & stemmed leaves onto
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper: Masterfully Made DSP- 2 x 4"

ink:  Fresh Freesia & Memento

other:  Petal Park Builder Punch; Tinsel Gems 3 Pack (Fresh Freesia); Black & White Gingham Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Reach For The Stars

 

Check out this fun card using the 

#161175- Stargazing DSP= $12.50- pg. 132,

along with the coordinating stamp set-

#161176- Reach For The Stars stamp set= $25.00- pg. 87.

I cut 4 pieces of DSP that each measure 2 x 2 5/8".

I then bent back the center pieces to make the 'shutter'!

I then added the words to the center of the card.

These DSP pieces are adhered to a Basic White 4 x 5 1/4".

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Reach for the Stars' (words)

card stock:

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Basic Black- 2" strip- die cut stitched circle
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card- adhere the DSP rectangles to this
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut stitched circle
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Stargazing DSP-

• 2 x 2 5/8"- cut 4 of these & fold back inside corners to make a shutter
  

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Fresh As A Daisy DSP

Here is a quick & easy sympathy card.

 

I just LOVE every piece of DSP in the pack.

It is all just so pretty!

#161289- Fresh As A Daisy DSP= $12.50- pg. 130

Notice how I embossed the card front using the

#154317- Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder- $10.00- pg. 169.

The ribbon is an On Line Exclusive product-

#156408- White Glittered 3/8" Organdy Ribbon= $8.50

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Very Best Occasions'

card stock:

• Pecan Pie-5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pecan Pie- 1/8 x 3"
  
• Pretty Peacock- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Pretty Peacock- 1 1/4"- punch scalloped oval
  
• Pretty Peacock- 3/4 x 5"
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & punch oval
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Fresh As A Daisy DSP- 3 x 4"

ink:  Pecan Pie

other:  Stampin' Cut & Embossing Machine; Painted 3D Embossing Folder; White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon; Double Oval Punch; Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Courage & Faith on SIMPLE Saturday

 

It is SIMPLE Saturday!!

 

Check out today's card.

I love these words from the Bible.

When growing up, our priest would say this verse at the end of every mass.

#161599- Courage & Faith stamp set=$26.00- pg. 72.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Courage & Faith'

card stock:

• Pretty Peacock- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pretty Peacock- 1 1/2 x 4 1/4"- emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Pretty Peacock- 2 3/4" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch
  
• Lost Lagoon- 3 3/4 x 5"- stamp leaves in corners using Pretty Peacock ink pad
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip stamp words & punch out with 2" Circle Punch
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Pretty Peacock

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; Decorative Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch; Brushed Brass Butterflies; Lost Lagoon 1/4" Bordered Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Country Side Inn Fun Fold

I made another fun fold z card using the

#161467- Countryside Inn DSP= $12.50- pg. 129.

 This is what the card looks like when opened up!

 

You can CLICK HERE to see another card I made using this same fun fold! 

 Here is the pattern on how I cut it.

*8 1/2 x 11" of card stock.

*Measure & lightly mark at 3" on both ends as shown.

*Then diagonally cut from mark to mark.

*You'll now have 2 card bases. 

 *Using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool- 

score your card base as shown @ 4 1/4" & 8".

 

Below shows how I cut the layers at a diagonal-

For the diagonal fun fold birthday card here is how I cut dsp at the angle-

1. Cut dsp, slid up about 1/2” from bottom of card stock;
2. Carefully flipped over so didn’t move dsp & drew line along top edge;
3. Cut off top little triangle piece with paper cutter.
    
   

   *4 x 5 1/4"- lay inside card & slide upward- leaving about 1/2" showing at bottom.

   

   *Flip this over & using a pencil- draw a line along the edge.

   This is the part that you'll use your paper cutter & cut off!

   

   *Now this is what it looks like!

   It makes the perfect layer!

    

   *You will "repeat" this process for both DSP layers too!

   *2 3/4 x 3 1/2"- front of card flap (stars)
   

   *3 1/2 x 4 1/4"- for middle front of card (squiggly lines)

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Translucent Florals' - words (NEW in upcoming Holiday Catalog- available September 2023!)

card stock:

• Misty Moonlight- 8 1/2 x 11"- mark at 3" on both ends as shown in photo above & diagonally cut, getting 2 card bases
  
• Boho Blue- 1" strip- punch out oval with Double Oval Punch
• Basic White- 1/2 x 2 1/4"- stamp words onto & diagonally cut ends with Paper Snips
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card (diagonally cut top edge)
  

designer paper: Countryside Inn DSP-  

• 3 1/2 x 2 3/4"- for front panel (diagonally cut top edge)
  3 1/2 x 4 1/4- for middle panel (diagonally cut top edge)
  

ink:  Misty Moonlight

other:  Boho Blue Ribbon; Double Oval Punch; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Iridescent Rhinestones; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Enchanted Butterfly

What a bright & cheery card using the stamp set-

#161279- Enchanted Butterfly= $24.00- pg. 109.

Check out the pretty vellum with the leaves on it.

#160839- Vellum Basics Specialty DSP= $10.00- pg. 133.

I added Wink of Stella over the top of the butterfly to add some sparkle!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  'Enchanted Butterfly' & 'Darling Details' (words)

card stock:

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Basic Black- 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched square
  
• Granny Apple Green- 3 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Granny Apple Green-1 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp butterfly & die cut
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
  

designer paper: Vellum Basics Specialty DSP- 3 x5"

ink: Memento

Stampin' Blends: Light Granny Apple Green

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Classic Matte Dots (Black); Black & White Gingham Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

15% off Annual Catalog STAMP SETS today only!

 

WOW!!! You don't want to miss this awesome sale!

 

Stampin' Up! is doing a 24 hour STAMP SALE TODAY- Wednesday, July 19th, 2023!!

If you’ve got some stamps from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog that are on your wish list- then I have some exciting news for you!! Today- Wednesday, July 19th, 2023- these stamps will be 15% off for only 24 hours (this offer does exclude host stamp sets). Yes you've heard right "for today only" you can buy your favorite stamp sets for a discounted price!

 

Please email me your order & I'll place it for you! 

OR you can order from my on line store using this host code- Z4PMVC2T.  

AND remember that you'll also earn Bonus Day Dollars too for $50 in products that you order (before shipping & tax).

 

Cheerful Daisies

Here is a pretty daisy card using the

#161297- Cheerful Daisies Bundle= $53.00.

I used the gorgeous NEW In Color- Moody Mauve for my card 

base & to stamp the flowers & words in.

 

I added a splash color with some Old Olive card stock for the die cut leaves

& stamped the center of the daisies using Crushed Curry Ink.

Notice how I shadow stamped little daisies in the corners of the card front,

using Moody Mauve Ink onto Moody Mauve card stock.

 

These large daisies are 2 step stamps, as one is an outline stamp

& one is a solid image stamp.

 

Did you notice how the flowers are 2 different colors?

I used Moody Mauve ink when stamping them both.

For the flower on the left, I stamped it full strength ink.

And for the one on the right, I stamped the outside line stamp full strength 

and then stamped off onto scratch paper before stamping the 

solid flower image- so that it was a lighter color.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Cheerful Daisies'

card stock:

• Moody Mauve- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Moody Mauve- 3 x 4 1/4"
  
• Old Olive-  2" strip- die cut leaves
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp flowers & die cut
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4 x 4"- stamp words onto lower right corner & attach flowers/leaves to for card front
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"- to layer on card front
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Moody Mauve & Crushed Curry

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Cheerful Daisies Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Moody Mauve); dimensionals

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

So Very Merry

 

WOW!

Look at this gorgeous angel!
She isn't in any publications, but can be found in the on line exclusive section.

#162345- So Very Merry stamp set= $24.00

 

This angel is a stained glass stamp.

How did I color her?

• Stamped onto Vellum using Stazon ink.  *Be sure you clean our stamp right away with Stampin' Mist & your Scrub Pad.
• I turned the Vellum stamped image over & colored on the back side of it using Stampin' Blends.
• When I had it all colored I turned it back over to the front & added Wink of Stella to the wings.
• I punched it out using the 2 3/8" Circle Punch.

Don't you just love this card!

It is perfect for many different occasions by just changing the words-

like Christmas; First Communion or Baptism; Birthday or Sympathy!

 

I love the stars on this DSP & thought it went perfectly with the angel.

It if from the 

#161175- Stargazing DSP= $12.50- pg. 132.

And notice how I used the

#154317- Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder= $10.00- pg. 169.

 

The words I used are from the same stamp set that the angel is in.

The words are curved.....but since they are photopolymer I 

just put them onto my clear block & made them straight!

You can do these with any photopolymer words.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'So Very Merry'

card stock:

• Night of Navy-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Night of Navy- 3 1/4" strip- die cut stitched circle
  
• Azure Afternoon- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched circle
  
• Basic White- 3" strip- stamp words & die cut with stitched banner
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Stargazing DSP-2 x 5"

ink:  Stazon (to stamp the angel); Night of Navy (to stamp the words)

Stampin' Blends: Light & Dark Azure Afternoon; Light & Dark Pecan Pie; Ivory; Dark Daffodil Delight

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Stylish Shapes Dies; White Glittered Organdy Ribbon (available in the On Line Exclusives- #156408= $8.50); Wink of Stella; dimensional; glue dots

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE 

24 Hour Stamp Sale- Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

 

WOW!!! This was just announced.......

Stampin' Up! is doing a 24 hour STAMP SALE this Wednesday, July 19th!!

If you’ve got some stamps from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog that are on your wish list- then I have some exciting news for you!! On this Wednesday, July 19th, 2023- these stamps will be 15% off for only 24 hours (this offer does exclude host stamp sets). Yes you've heard right "for one day only" you can buy your favorite stamp sets for a discounted price!

 

Please email me your order & I'll place it for you! 

OR you can order from my on line store using this host code- Z4PMVC2T.  

AND remember that you'll also earn Bonus Day Dollars too for $50 in products that you order (before shipping & tax).

 

So Very Merry

Today I'm sharing a sneak peek of a card I'm working on.

Stop back by tomorrow & I'll have it posted to share with you then.

 

Check out this stained glass angel that I'm coloring!

Isn't she just so pretty!!!

I used the awesome NEW On Line Exclusive stamp set-

#162345- So Very Merry= $24.00

You'll want to add this stamp set to your wish list forsure! 

NOTE:  This stamp set is currently out of stock but will be available sometime this week*.

*week of July 17th, 2023

So I'll keep you posted when it is back & available to order!

 

Gotta run.......

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Countryside Inn DSP

Blue is my favorite color & I love combining Misty Moonlight & Boho Blue together!

I just love the way this card turned out! 

It is a totally Susie card.

Look closely at is........

Can you see how I embossed the DSP?

Yes- isn't this so cool, as the

#161473- Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder = $8.50- pg. 168

coordinates with the 

#161467- Countryside Inn DSP= $12.50- pg. 129.

Check out here how you can line up the DSP right inside the embossing folder!

This is a clean & simple card, making the embossed DSP the center focal point.

I just think that this is such a simple, yet pretty card!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Very Best Occasions' (words)

card stock:

• Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Misty Moonlight- 1 x 4 1/4"
  
• Boho Blue- 3 1/4 x 5"
  
• Boho Blue- 1 1/2"strip- punch out scalloped oval
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & punch out oval
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper: Countryside Inn DSP- 3 x 4 3/4"- emboss using the Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder

inks: Misty Moonlight

other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Boho Blue); Boho Blue 3/8" Textured Ribbon; Double Oval Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Simple Saturday with Fresh As A Daisy

It is SIMPLE Saturday!!

Check out today's pretty daisy card.

 

I used the 

#161289- Fresh As A Daisy DSP= $12.50- pg. 130.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Inked & Tiled' (words)

card stock:

• Pretty Peacock- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pretty Peacock- 1/2 x 3"
  
• Copper Clay- 3 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Fresh As A Daisy- 3 x 5 1/2"

ink:  Pretty Peacock

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Copper Clay Ribbon; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Copper Clay); dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Fresh As A Daisy

WOW!

Here is a bright & cheery card using the

#161289- Fresh As A Daisy DSP= $12.50 pg. 130.

I just LOVE this DSP!

The daisy dsp is definitively the focal point of this card.

 

Check out how I shadow stamped daisies onto the background of the card base 

using Crushed Curry ink onto Crushed Curry card stock! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Cheerful Daisies'

card stock:

• Crushed Curry- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base.  Stamp small daisy cluster onto this using Crushed Curry ink.
  
• Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 4 1/4"- diagonally cut about 1" off top & bottom & layer behind the DSP.
  
• Early Espresso- 1/2 x 3 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Label from Cheerful Daisy Dies.
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Fresh As A Daisy DSP- 4 x 4 1/4"- diagonally cut at about 1" off top & bottom.

The dsp on the card measures 3 1/8 x 4 1/4"

inks:  Early Espresso & Crushed Curry

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Cheerful Daisy Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Wild Wheat); dimensionals; glue dots; Silver Threaded Twine

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Trucking Along

Isn't this little truck just adorable!

I just love it!

I used the NEW

#162306- Trucking Along Bundle= $41.25.

 Add this bundle to your wish list & order it next week.

NOTE:  This stamp set is currently out of stock until around 7/17/23.

But the punch is in stock now.

This bundle is one of the many NEW On Line Exclusive products.

(They aren't shown in any publications.)

You can CLICK HERE to go see the On Line Exclusive products!

Purchase this as a bundle & save 10%.

#162306- Trucking Along Bundle= $41.25

OR purchase individually-

#162305- Trucking Along Punch= $22.00  

#162299- Trucking Along stamp set= $24.00

You can CLICK HERE to see another card I made with these same supplies! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Trucking Along' (truck, trees, dirt, clouds) & 'Darling Details' (words)

card stock:

• Mossy Meadow- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Early Espresso- 2 x 5 1/4"- emboss with line patter using the Geometric Patterns Embossing Folder
  
• Crumb Cake- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  
• Crumb Cake- 1 x 5 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp truck onto & punch out
  
• Basic White- 3" strip- die cut Stitched Square
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words & die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso & Balmy Blue

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Real Red; Light Basic Black; Dark Smoky Slate, Light Deep Natural Tones

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Geometric Patterns Embossing Folder; Stylish Shapes Dies (stitched square & stitched banner); Trucking Along Punch; Silver-Threaded Twine; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE